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The Jewish immigrant who shaped America’s most famous coin - opinion

Discover Victor Brenner, the Jewish artist who designed the Lincoln penny and left a hidden mark on Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital.

Coins.
 Dividing cancer cell

Arizona couple admits in court to faking cancer-curing 'smart chip' device

Former hostage Eli Sharabi with former US President Joe Biden.

Former hostage Eli Sharabi meets former US president Biden at Philadelphia football game

American Airlines planes are parked at gates at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 13, 2024.

FAA says 'event is over' after all departures grounded at Philadelphia Int'l due to bomb threat


Temple University investigating pro-Palestinian march at campus Hillel

Temple University is investigating a pro-Palestinian protest where demonstrators targeted the campus Hillel, leading to potential disciplinary actions for students involved.

 Mohammad Sharab wearing a Hamas emblem at an anti-Israel rally on Sunday.

ADL files civil right complaint over alleged antisemitism in Philadelphia school district

The ADL filed a civil rights complaint against the Philadelphia School District for failing to address systemic antisemitism in schools.

 CEO of Pfizer Albert Bourla speaks during the Anti-Defamation League's "Never is Now" summit at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., November 10, 2022.

Israeli flag splashed with red paint in Philadelphia

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia said the mayor's office quickly replaced the defaced flag.

 A flag from a Miami eatery was defaced on June 16.

The couple who married at the age of 100: 'We submitted a request to 'Guinness World Records'

Littman's granddaughter, Sarah Littman said that her grandfather, an engineer, was married for 65 years.

 Barnie Lipman marries Margery in Philadelphia. May 19, 2024.

Officials condemn antisemitic and anti-Israel vandalism at 2 Philadelphia-area synagogues

Philadelphia-area synagogues vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. Governor, CNN anchor condemn acts. Incidents believed related to Israel-Hamas conflict.

 Neo-Nazis wave swastika flags outside of Georgia synagogue this past June

Philadelphia Jewish restaurant faces 'genocide' chants by hundreds of anti-Israel protesters

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sternly addressed the incident, saying, "Tonight in Philly, we witnessed a blatant act of antisemitism."

 Philadelphia Jewish restaurant faces 'genocide' chants by hundreds of anti-Israel protesters

Rash of mass shootings kills 10 in US ahead of July 4 holiday

Just four days into July, three different cities in the US have experienced mass shootings so far this month.

 Police deploy at the scene of a mass shooting near Slugger Field baseball stadium in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. April, 10, 2023.

Four killed, four wounded in Philadelphia shooting

Just before 8:40 p.m. police officers said they had apprehended a male suspect wearing a ballistic vest and recovered a rifle and handgun in a nearby alleyway.

 Police tape is pictured at a crime scene after a deadly mass shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, June 5, 2022.

What is a visit to the Valley Forge like?

From reading about Valley Forge I learned that the huts had been reconstructed according to the specifications Washington gave his troops.

 THE NATIONAL Memorial Arch at Valley Forge.

Israeli Knesset Liberty Bell ended up in a park. Now we know why

Letters have been found that finally explain how the Liberty Bell ended up in a park in Jerusalem instead of in the Knesset where it once was

 The Liberty Bell replica statue is seen inaugurated at the Knesset in 1955. But how did it end up in Jerusalem's Liberty Park?